This gives the seller incentive to ensure the work gets done even after the closing has completed.The funds would be retained in escrow by the closing agent until the roof repair is complete and you as seller sign off on the work.

Again we contacted the management company who supplied a new bid, which included the fence separated out and a $1300 retaining wall.

DOM (Days on Market)No comps, or comps are too variedActive vs. pending ratioHigh tax assessment to value ratioInsurance:Property in flood plain or zone and on flood map requiring insuranceCLUE report, uninsurable or difficult to insureInsurance escrow or notLapse, adequacy of coverageProperty:SquattersFunctional ObsolescenceSeptic, onsite systemsWellLead or galvanized plumbingTerracotta sewerProperty preservationStructural damage (expansion cracks, main beams)Landscaping issues: retaining walls, bamboo, soil shifting, etc.No permitsIllegal BR size < 70 sq.

It seems highly corrupt to me to base it on the cost of materials, which are all over the map.

I am an out of state investor, so understanding what materials work best in an Ohio climate would also be a factor I would want to weigh.Any opinions or comments would be appreciated.

I am starting up another rehab this fall for a 4-unit building in Milo-Grogan, and would like to educate myself on local preferences before finalizing the materials selection this time around. 

If you replace one of the plywood floor panels with original material it will be about $800 per 4 x 8 sheet.

I would agree to option 2 if the tenant is providing all the materials and labor, and is relatively qualified.

As i am going over the material it seems to me after the training they will present their coaching programs or some sort of program to help jump start your RE investment path with them. the program seemed like it was packed with a lot of info so I thought itll be worth a shot to hear but any tips, pointers or things i should expect when attending these seminars? 

If it’s an item that can’t reasonably be bid as a lump sum, then agree to a time and materials type deal where you track the time associated with the work multiplied by the rate and added to the material cost.